Kent · London and the South East
Rhodes Minnis Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Rhodes Minnis and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around Rhodes Minnis often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rhodes Minnis
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos so you can see it for yourself. Each finding is explained in plain words, so you know what it means for the house you’re buying. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers, and people most often book us about gutters choked with leaves and moss and flashings that have lifted or split.
In a village or hamlet like Rhodes Minnis, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Acrise Place, about 2.6 miles east, show how far back building around Rhodes Minnis goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. For landlords with property near Sandling station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Rhodes Minnis and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Rhodes Minnis. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT4. Whether your property is on Longage Hill and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Rhodes Minnis include Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Around Rhodes Minnis
The closest station to Rhodes Minnis is Sandling station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many leaks start at a flashing, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
More services for Rhodes Minnis
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
Will you come out to Rhodes Minnis?
Yes. Rhodes Minnis is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rhodes Minnis?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Rhodes Minnis?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Rhodes Minnis
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rhodes Minnis
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.